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Packet Pg. 394 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix H: Sewer System Management Plan Change Log
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
DATE SSMP ELEMENT DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE/REVISION MADE CHANGE AUTHORIZED BY
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Packet Pg. 395 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I
SSMP Monitoring Parameters
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Packet Pg. 396 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I: SSMP Monitoring Parameters
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
City of El Centro
SSMP Monitoring Parameters
SSMP ELEMENT PARAMETERS FOR TRACKING
EFFECTIVENESS (ANNUAL)
DATE EVALUATION OF PLAN ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND
EFFECTIVENESS
REVIEWED BY
SSMP Goal and
Introduction
• City is following SSMP Update
Schedule
• Periodically review section
Organization • Periodically review section
Legal Authority • Periodically review section
Operations and
Maintenance
Program
• Percentage of gravity sewer lines
cleaned
• Percentage of sewer lines
inspected by televising
• Number of lift station failures
• Number of pipe failures
• Regular training related to SSMP
requirements
• Equipment inventory tracked
• Periodically review section
Design and
Performance
Provisions
• Periodically review section
Page290
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Packet Pg. 397 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I: SSMP Monitoring Parameters
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
SSMP ELEMENT PARAMETERS FOR TRACKING
EFFECTIVENESS (ANNUAL)
DATE EVALUATION OF PLAN ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND
EFFECTIVENESS
REVIEWED BY
Spill Emergency
Response Plan
• Average and maximum response
time
• Percent of total overflow volume
contained or returned to sewer
• Compliance with notification,
monitoring, and reporting
requirements
• Staff and contractors are
implementing the Spill Emergency
Response Plan
• Perform regular training on the
Spill Emergency Response Plan.
• Contain any spills and
prevent/minimize discharge to
waters of the State or any drainage
conveyance system
• Minimize and remediate public
health impacts and adverse
impacts on beneficial uses of
waters of the State
• Clean the spill area and drainage
conveyance system in a manner
that does not inadvertently impact
beneficial uses in the receiving
waters
• Spill events are documented and
reported as required in the
General Order
• Spill responses and assessed
• Conduct annual review of Spill
Emergency Response Plan
• Periodically review section
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Packet Pg. 398 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I: SSMP Monitoring Parameters
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
SSMP ELEMENT PARAMETERS FOR TRACKING
EFFECTIVENESS (ANNUAL)
DATE EVALUATION OF PLAN ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND
EFFECTIVENESS
REVIEWED BY
Sewer Pipe
Blockage
Control Plan
• Number of blockages due to FOG,
rags, debris, etc.
• Number of overflows due to FOG,
rags, debris, etc.
• Number of FOG producing facilities
inspected
• Number of enforcement
measures at FOG producing
facilities
• An identification of sanitary
sewer system sections subject to
fats, oils, and grease blockages
and establishment of a cleaning
schedule
• Implementation of source control
measures
• Plan and schedule for a public
education and outreach program
• Periodically review section
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Packet Pg. 399 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I: SSMP Monitoring Parameters
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
SSMP ELEMENT PARAMETERS FOR TRACKING
EFFECTIVENESS (ANNUAL)
DATE EVALUATION OF PLAN ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND
EFFECTIVENESS
REVIEWED BY
System
Evaluation,
Capacity
Assurance, and
Capital
Improvements
• Number of spills due to capacity
limitations or wet weather
• Date of completion of most recent
sewer master plan, including flow
metering and/or hydraulic
modeling
• 3-year backlog for capacity
improvement projects
• Utilize CCTV inspection and
assessment and tracking system
deficiencies
• Prioritize projects based on their
need for repair and replacement
• Evaluate system deficiencies with
recurrent issues and how these
can be turned into rehabilitation or
replacement projects.
• Creation of a schedule to complete
these projects
• Document system evaluation and
condition assessment inspections
and activities
• Determine solutions to address
infiltration & inflow (I/I), aging
infrastructure, corrosion due to
sulfuric acid, and sags in the
system due to unstable soil
• Determine solutions to protect
from heavy rains, earthquakes,
and other impacts of climate
change
• Determine funding sources
• Periodically review section
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Packet Pg. 400 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) Appendix I: SSMP Monitoring Parameters
City of El Centro Sewer System Management Plan
SSMP ELEMENT PARAMETERS FOR TRACKING
EFFECTIVENESS (ANNUAL)
DATE EVALUATION OF PLAN ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND
EFFECTIVENESS
REVIEWED BY
Monitoring,
Measurement
and Program
Modifications
• Document SSMP information
• Follow schedule for reviewing
SSMP information
• Determine effectiveness of each
Plan Element
• Assess the success of preventive
operation and maintenance
activities;
• Update Plan procedures and
activities based on evaluation
• Identify and illustrate spill trends
• Periodically review section
Internal Audits • Date of completion of last annual
audit
• Audits are occurring during original
audit cycle
• Audit is uploaded to CIWQS within
6 months of due date
• Deficiencies found during the audit
are addressed and corrected
• Periodically review section
Communication
Program
• SSMP is uploaded/updated on
City’s website & CIWQS
• Plan and schedule for a public
education and outreach program
• Notification program to the public
for sewer system management and
information on spills and
discharges
• Periodically review section
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Packet Pg. 401 Attachment: El Centro SSMP Update 2023_Final (6177 : Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 03/05/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Services
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Authorization
Prepared By: Suzanna Gonzales
SCHEDULED Department Head: Adriana Nava
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6282) DOC ID: 6282
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals
received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Year 2024-2025
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program Year 2024-2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City's estimated allocation for the Community Development Block Grant Program year 2024-2025 is $563,406. The City also anticipates receiving approximately $20,000 in Program funds generated by previous State awarded grants.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Goal #4 Recreation & Lifelong Learning
Goad #5 City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The CDBG Citizen Participation Plan requires staff to prepare and publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) wherein the community and City departments are invited to submit projects and programs for funding consideration. Staff conducted the RFP process from November 30, 2023 through January 12, 2024 in order to prepare the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. Two publicly noticed meetings were conducted; one at the El Centro Adult Center on November 28, 2023, with nine (9) residents in attendance, and a second meeting at the El Centro Council Chambers on December 6, 2023, with no residents in attendance.
Additionally, the Request for Proposal packet was mailed to an established list of NonProfit organizations located in El Centro and the information was posted on the City's website.
DISCUSSION:
As previously mentioned, organizations were invited to submit proposals that could potentially be funded through the CDBG program. A total of eleven (11) proposals were received as follows:
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Action Item (ID # 6282) Meeting of March 5, 2024
• Five (5) for Public Services (including Fair Housing) • Two (2) for Public Facilities/ Infrastructure;
• Three (3) for Housing Activities;
• One (1) for Code Enforcement; and
• One (1) for Program Administration.
Included with this agenda item is a summary of all proposals received.
Any proposal being considered for funding must meet one of the three National Objectives set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as follows:
(1) Benefit at least 51% of low and moderate-income persons (2) Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight (3) Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency As part of this agenda presentation, staff will be asking the Council to determine which projects and/or programs are to be funded and for how much. Staff will be providing information on the eligible proposals, proposal-funding requests, past performance of the applicant, and staff evaluation of the proposal and applicant. As council considers how to allocate funding, two (2) CDBG program limitations need to be considered. The first is the 20% cap in funding for Program Administration and the second is the 15% cap on funding for Public Services. These are both federally mandated funding caps.
The amounts allocated toward these activities will be based on an estimate of annual funding to be received for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. If the amount received is less than the projected funding allocations for Public Services and Program Administration will be reduced to ensure compliance with the respective funding caps for these activities.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the approval of activities and funding levels as shown on the attached summary.
The draft Annual Action Plan will be brought back to City Council for final approval on April 16, 2024. The public comment period for the Annual Action Plan will be from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024. After the 30-day comment period ends, City Staff will submit the Final Annual Action Plan to HUD by no later than May 17, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2024-2025 Summary of Proposals and Recommendations Council (PDF) • CDBG Summary of Proposals Presentation 3.5.24 (PPTX)
• Public Service Accomplishments (PPTX)
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Summary List of CDBG Project Proposals Received for Program Year 2023-24 Name of Organization Program Description Amount
Requested
Recommended
Allocation
Final allocation Budget Items Target
Category
Type of People
Served
Proposed
Number of
People to be
Served
PUBLIC SERVICES (15% Cap)
715 Promote Fair Housing Activities
*Required Activity $ 47,250 $ 47,250 $ 47,250 Fair Housing services in areas with high portion of low/moderate income Public Services Low/Mod persons
400
Sub-Total $ 47,250 $ 47,250 $ 47,250 Required allocation amount Catholic Charities -
Senior Nutrition Program Food delivery to homebound seniors $ 20,000 $ 15,000 Staffing, supplies & miscellaneous: Personnel expenses ($5,000), Supplies ($2,000), Miscellaneous ($18,000)
Recommendation: Minimum of 80% of allocation be utilized for purchase of food
Public Services Low/mod
Senior Citizens 250
Catholic Charities -
Homeless Day Center
Day center designed to cater to the homeless.
Center will provide shelter, bathrooms and
showers, laundry, and supportive services.
$ 20,000 $ 15,000
Staffing, consultant, utilities, equipment & supplies, travel, consulting services: Personnel expenses ($5,000), Utilities ($5,000), Equipment ($1,000), Supplies ($14,000)
Homeless Low/Mod
persons
250
Sure Helpline Center -
Safe Haven
Sheltering of Domestic Violence victims,
counseling, crisis intervention, legal services $ 42,600 $ 10,260 Crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy for domestic violence victims and their children. Miscellaneous ($51,600) Public Services Low/Mod persons 48 El Centro PAL
Recreational programs & activities including
soccer, boxing, martial arts, golf, fishing,
bowling, tutoring, and mentoring.
$ 10,000 $ - Utilities ($5,000), Insurance ($2,000), Equipment ($2,000), & Supplies (2,000) At-risk youth Low/Mod persons
600
Sub-Total $ 92,600 $ 40,260 $ -
CDBG Sidewalk $ 271,715 Construction costs for ongoing sidewalk program. Infrastructure Low/Mod area New Playground at Comm Ctr $ 271,715 Splashpad is inoperable and non-repairable. Staff recommends the conversion to a 0-5 playground. Public Facility Low/Mod area Sub-Total $ 543,430 $ 271,715 $ -
HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Community Services Dept. Lead Based Paint $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Reduction or elimination of lead-based paint hazards on rehabilitated properties
Lead based paint
hazards
Low/Mod
Households 1
Community Services Dept. Asbestos Removal $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Asbestos testing and/or abatement for rehabilitated homes through the City's Housing Rehabilitation program Housing activities Low/Mod Households 1 Community Services Dept. Sidewalks in support of Housing Rehabilitation $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Reconstruction of sidewalk in front of Housing Rehabilitation Projects. Housing activities Low/Mod Households 1
Sub-Total $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ -
Community Development Dept. Code Enforcement Program $ 82,500 $ 82,500 Temporary staffing, legal fees, training, dues and memberships, and office supplies Code Enforcement Low/Mod Area 100
Sub-Total $ 82,500 $ 82,500 $ -
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
(20% Cap)
Community Services Dept. Program Administration $ 116,681 $ 116,681 $ 116,681 Personnel & associated costs for administration of CDBG Program Program Admin
Sub-Total $ 116,681 $ 116,681 $ 116,681
Total of Proposals Received $ 907,461 $ 583,406 $ 163,931 $ 563,406 Estimated CDBG Allocation
$ 20,000 Estimated Program Income
$ 583,406 Total Funding Available
Allocation estimate based on 2024 Ent and estimate of 2024-25 PI receipts Allocations not to exceed $40,260. Based on 2024 Ent and estimate of 2023 receipts
CODE ENFORCEMENT
PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
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CDBG Proposals
Presented to City Council on March 5, 2024
2024-2025 FUNDING CYCLE
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SUMMARY LIST OF CDBG PROJECT PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024/25
3/5/2024 2
NAME OF ORGANIZATION TYPE OF PROPOSAL AMOUNT
REQUESTED
PUBLIC SERVICES
Catholic Charities Senior Nutrition Program $20,000
Catholic Charities Homeless Day Center $20,000
Sure Helpline Center Sheltering of domestic violence victims $42,600 El Centro Police Activities League (PAL) Recreational activities for at-risk youth $10,000 Fair Housing Fair Housing Activities $47,250
TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $139,850
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SUMMARY LIST OF CDBG PROJECT PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024/25 - continued
NAME OF ORGANIZATION TYPE OF PROPOSAL AMOUNT REQUESTED
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Community Development Dept. Elimination of blight and code enforcement $82,500 TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT $82,500
HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Community Services Dept. Lead Based Paint Abatement $5,000 Community Services Dept. Asbestos Removal $10,000
Community Services Dept. Sidewalks in support of Housing Rehabilitation $10,000 TOTAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES $25,000
PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
CDBG Sidewalks Construction costs for ongoing sidewalk program $271,715 New Playground at Community Center Splashpad is inoperable and non-repairable. Staff recommends the conversion to a 0-5 playground.
$271,715
TOTAL PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE $543,430
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SUMMARY LIST OF CDBG PROJECT PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024/25 - continued
NAME OF ORGANIZATION TYPE OF PROPOSAL AMOUNT REQUESTED
GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Community Services Department Planning & Administration of the CDBG Program $116,681 TOTAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $116,681
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OVERVIEW OF FUNDING AVAILABLE
2024/2025 CDBG Entitlement Funds Estimate:
Program & Administration (20%) $112,681
Public Services (15%) $ 84,510
Other Eligible Projects $366,215
TOTAL CDBG ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATION $563,406
2024/25 State Program Income (Based on $20,000 Estimate) Program & Administration (20%) $ 4,000
Public Services (15%) $ 3,000
Other Eligible Projects $ 13,000
TOTAL CDBG STATE PROGRAM INCOME $ 20,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE $583,406
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6 SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES TO FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025
Fair Housing (Required Activity)$47,250
Program Administration $116,681
TOTAL $ 163,931
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PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING
3/5/20247
MAXIMUM FUNDING AVAILABLE $87,510
Fair Housing (HUD required activity) <$47,250>
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION TO PUBLIC SERVICES $ 40,260
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8 FUNDING FOR OTHER ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS
2024-2025 CDBG Allocation $366,215
CDBG Program Income
$ 13,000
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION ON OTHER
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS $379,215
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RECOMMENDED FUNDING FOR OTHER
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR OTHER ELIGIBLE PROJECTS $379,215
Housing Activities $ 25,000
Code Enforcement $82,500
TOTAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES $107,500 BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES $271,715
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Summary of Recommended Activities
Name of Organization Program Description Amount Requested Recommended Allocation Community Services Dept. - Fair Housing Program Promote Fair Housing Activities *Required Activity $ 47,250 $ 47,250
Catholic Charities -
Senior Nutrition Program
Food delivery to homebound seniors. Recommendation that 80% of allocation be utilized for purchase of food. $ 20,000 $ 15,000
Catholic Charities -
Homeless Day Center
Day center designed to cater to the homeless. Center will provide shelter, bathrooms and showers, laundry, and supportive services. $ 20,000 $ 15,000 Sure Helpline Center -
Safe Haven Sheltering of Domestic Violence victims, counseling, crisis intervention, legal services $ 42,600 $ 10,260 El Centro PAL Recreational programs & activities including soccer, boxing, martial arts, golf, fishing, bowling, tutoring, and mentoring. $ 10,000 $ 0
Capital Improvement Project (TBD)
• Construction costs for ongoing sidewalk program
• Splashpad is inoperable and non-repairable. Staff recommends the conversion to a 0-5 playground. $ 271,715 $ 271,715(Council Decision)
Community Services Dept. Lead Based Paint $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Community Services Dept. Asbestos Removal $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Community Services Dept. Sidewalks in support of Housing Rehabilitation $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Community Development Dept. Code Enforcement Program $ 82,500 $ 82,500 Community Services Dept. Program Administration $ 116,681 $ 116,681 TOTAL $ 635,746 $583,406
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COUNCIL ACTION NEEDED
1. Public Service Allocations in the amount of $40,260 (Calculation)
2. Other Eligible Activities in the amount of $271,715 (Calculation)
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Packet Pg. 415 Attachment: CDBG Summary of Proposals Presentation 3.5.24 (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Thank You!
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Packet Pg. 416 Attachment: CDBG Summary of Proposals Presentation 3.5.24 (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals
PUBLIC SERVICES
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2020-2023
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Packet Pg. 417 Attachment: Public Service Accomplishments (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Received) 2020-
2021
2021-
2022
2022-
2023
2023-
2024
Projected 0 200 0 30
Actual Served 0 11 0 0
0 50
100
150
200
250
Projected
Actual Served
SURE HELPLINE CENTER
FUNDS
REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2020
Did not apply
2021
$83,846/$7,021/$7,021
2022
Did not apply
2023
$51,600/$5,344/$0.00
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Packet Pg. 418 Attachment: Public Service Accomplishments (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Received) 3 2020-
2021
2021-
2022
2022-
2023
2023-
2024
Projected 60 199 66 180
Actual Served 76 62 97
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served
SENIOR NUTRITION
FUNDS
REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2020
$12,000 / $12,000 / $12,000
2021
$12,000 / $12,180 / $12,180
2022
$12,000 / $11,885 / $11,885
2023
$18,000 / $18,000 / $0.00
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Packet Pg. 419 Attachment: Public Service Accomplishments (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Received) 4 2020-
2021
2021-
2022
2022-
2023
2023-
2024
Projected 0 165 25 60
Actual Served 0 248 248 0
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served
HOMELESS DAY CENTER
FUNDS
REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2020
Did not apply
2021
$250,000 / $7,680 / $0.00
2022
$14,352 / $8,140 / $8,140
2023
$6,000 / $6,000 / $0.00
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Packet Pg. 420 Attachment: Public Service Accomplishments (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Received) 5 2020-
2021
2021-
2022
2022-
2023
2023-
2024
Projected 100 0 200 200
Actual Served 141 0 409 194
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served
El CENTRO PAL
FUNDS
REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2020
$17,000 / $16,646/ $16,646
2021
Not Funded
2022
$10,000 / $8,043 / $25
2023
$10,000 / $10,000 / 10,000
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Packet Pg. 421 Attachment: Public Service Accomplishments (6282 : 2024-2025 CDBG Proposals Received) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 03/05/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Manager's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Support
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Cedric Cesena
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6288) DOC ID: 6288
Letter of Support requested by SCAG for Regional Early
Action Planning (REAP)
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Letter of Support requested by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
BACKGROUND:
The REAP 2.0 Program was established as part of the 2021 California Comeback Plan under AB 140. REAP 2.0 builds on success of Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2019 (REAP 1.0) and expands the program focus by integrating housing and climate goals, and allows for broader planning and implementation investments supporting infill development to facilitate housing supply, choice, and affordability.
Major investments in program development and prioritization of projects have resulted in SCAG’s development of a comprehensive REAP 2.0 program that combines coordinated and transformative actions aligning transportation and housing development by investing in innovative finance, land use, and transportation strategies.
DISCUSSION:
In January 10, 2024 Governor Gavin Newsome announced a proposed budget that would cut $1.2 billion in funding for housing programs, including $300 million for the Regional Early Action Plan (REAP 2.0) program. SCAG is issuing a hold on suballocation programs, while working to assess the impacts of the proposed cut and partnering with key stakeholders to use the state’s budget approval process to advocate for the protection of critical housing programs funded by REAP.
The REAP program is the only program specifically designed to implement the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). Cutting REAP funding threatens our ability as cities/ counties/ tribal governments/ transit agencies to address the housing crisis while meeting the state’s important climate goals. This would be a huge hit to the Southern California region, as REAP is funding over 100 transformational, local housing and infrastructure projects all over the region.
CONCLUSION:
Staff is requesting direction on the request for a Letter of Support by SCAG.
ATTACHMENTS:
• REAP Proposed Budget Cuts Talking Points (PDF)
• Letter - REAP final (PDF)
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• The REAP program is the only program specifically and exclusively designed to implement the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS).
• California is in the midst of a housing crisis. Simultaneously, the Governor and Legislature have set ambitious goals to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, of which vehicle emissions are the largest contributors!
• Cutting REAP funding threatens our ability as cities/ counties/ tribal governments/ transit agencies to address the housing crisis while meeting the state’s important climate goals.
• SCAG has an MOU with HCD for $237 million in REAP funds that we entered last summer.
• Since then, SCAG has awarded $192 million to cities, counties, tribal governments across the six-county Southern California region for projects to accelerate housing production and implement the GHG reducing strategies contained within Connect SoCal, the Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/ SCS) for the Southern California region.
• These projects are crucial for supporting our efforts to achieve our RHNA goal of 1.34 million units and GHG reduction targets.
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• In my jurisdiction, the REAP program is providing:
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ • Reducing or delaying funding will compromise the program’s integrity and have severe, negative impacts on cities and counties across Southern California and the entire state. • The proposed budget has not been approved by the Legislature. SCAG respectfully asks the Legislature to protect this important program from the chopping block.
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Packet Pg. 424 Attachment: REAP Proposed Budget Cuts Talking Points (6288 : Letter of Support - Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)) March 5, 2024
RE: Protect Dedicated Regional Early Ac�on Planning Grants (REAP2.0) Program Funding
Dear President Pro Tempore Atkins, Speaker Rivas, and Budget Chairs Skinner and Gabriel:
On behalf of the City of El Centro, I urge the Legislature to protect investments made to the Regional Early Ac�on Planning Grants (REAP 2.0) program as you deliberate on the FY 2024-25 State Budget. While we recognize the incredible budget challenge the Legislature faces, REAP 2.0 must be protected to meet our ambi�ous climate, housing, and mobility goals.
REAP 2.0 is a $600 million program to accelerate progress toward California’s climate and housing through strengthened partnerships between regional, local, county, and tribal governments. REAP 2.0 is the only program specifically and exclusively designed to implement the region’s Sustainable Communi�es Strategies (SCS), as SB 375 (2008) requires. For this reason, regions were empowered to develop programs that accelerate infill housing, support efforts for Affirma�vely Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
The Honorable Mike McGuire
Senate President Pro Tempore
1021 O Street, Suite 8518
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Robert Rivas
Speaker California State Assembly
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0029
The Honorable Scott Wiener
Chair, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
1021 O Street, Suite 8630
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Jesse Gabriel
Chair, Assembly Committee on Budget
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0046
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Packet Pg. 425 Attachment: Letter - REAP final (6288 : Letter of Support - Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)) The Governor proposed a $300 million reversion of REAP 2.0 funds in his January budget.
This proposal would be devasta�ng to the City of El Centro and numerous other SCAGregion ci�es, coun�es, transporta�on agencies, and tribal governments.
In July 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approved SCAG’s full REAP 2.0 applica�on, formally commi�ng $246 million to SCAG.
Since that �me, SCAG has sub-allocated $192 million primarily through compe��ve programs to 118 transforma�ve, local projects in the SCAG region that implement the Regional Housing Needs Alloca�on (RHNA) plan and the greenhouse gas (GHG) reducing strategies contained within Connect SoCal, the Regional Transporta�on Plan/ Sustainable Communi�es Strategy (RTP/SCS) for the SCAG region.
In the City of El Centro, REAP would provide $100,000 to fund a focus housing market study to understand local housing impediments and barriers for developing affordable and market rate housing. Other projects could include $25,000 for providing in person training for local contractors, engineers, and other development professionals on how to comply with energy efficiency residen�al building code or stormwater requirements.
The goal of the training is to more quickly review, approve, and finalize housing projects by reducing the number of plan reviews and delays resul�ng from re-inspec�ons due to a lack of familiarity with energy efficiency and stormwater requirements.
The projects propopsed in El Centro are representa�ve of the many innova�ve projects awarded through the REAP 2.0 program, including a project by LA Metro to support as many as 10,000 new housing units on surplus LA Metro transit lands, more than 1,150 affordable housing units in the Coachella Valley, a low-to-zero-interest loan program to expedite accessory dwelling units in Orange County, infrastructure improvements to support nearly 5,000 newly-zoned housing units in Rialto, and a long-term loan program to promote hundreds of infill homes in Ventura County, among others.
These projects play a cri�cal role in increasing housing supply in the near term while also pilo�ng innova�ve solu�ons that can be scaled across the region. REAP 2.0 was designed to remove the systemic barriers for developers to build units where needed and planned.
Reducing or delaying funding will compromise the program’s integrity and severely impact the City of El Centro and other ci�es and coun�es across Southern California. We ask that you reject the Governor’s proposal to halve REAP 2.0 and protect this crucial program.
Thank you for considering the City of El Centro’s perspec�ve on the REAP 2.0. Please get in touch with Cedric Ceseña, City Manager at the City of El Centro, with any ques�ons about this leter.
Sincerely,
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Packet Pg. 426 Attachment: Letter - REAP final (6288 : Letter of Support - Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)) Sylvia Marroquin
Mayor
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Packet Pg. 427 Attachment: Letter - REAP final (6288 : Letter of Support - Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)) Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting: 03/05/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Public Works
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Authorization
Prepared By: Elizabeth Zarate
REVIEWED Department Head: Abraham Campos
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6285) DOC ID: 6285
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the granting of an easement to Imperial Irrigation District for the
Jacaranda Apartments Project
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a grant of easement in favor of Imperial Irrigation District and direct the City Manager to execute the grant of easement and necessary supporting documents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
None
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Chelsea Investments with the support of the City of El Centro Successor Agency and the City of El Centro, is developing the Jacaranda Gardens Apartment on Waterman Avenue. This project includes public facilities such as pedestrian, and roadway improvements.
As part of the process to power the apartments, Imperial Irrigation District requires an easement to be established for the new service equipment within the property line of the City of El Centro Successor Agency where the apartments are being developed. The easement provides IID access for power conduits between the building meter and the street.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the grant of easement and Exhibits attached to this scope and agrees with the request from IID. This is typical procedure to power buildings.
CONCLUSION:
Approve a grant of easement in favor of Imperial Irrigation District and direct the City Manager to execute the grant of easement and necessary supporting documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
• IID Easement (PDF)
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Recording Requested By
Imperial Irrigation District
And When Recorded Mail To:
Imperial Irrigation District
Attn: Real Estate Section
P.O. Box 937
Imperial, CA 92251
Space Above This Line For
Recorder’s Use
APN: 064-470-111
Documentary Transfer Tax $ R& T §11922; Gov Code §6103
_____Computed on Full Value of Property conveyed, or
_____Computed on Full Value less liens & encumbrances
remaining thereon at time of sale
__________________________________________________
Signature of Declarant or Agent Determining Tax – Firm Name
EASEMENT
Successor agency to Redevelopment Agency for the City of El Centro hereby grants to the Imperial Irrigation District an easement and right-of-way in, upon, over, under and across the lands hereinafter described, to erect, construct, change the size of, improve, reconstruct, relocate, repair, maintain and use facilities consisting of:
1. Underground/Overhead facilities and appurtenances for the transmission and distribution of electricity.
2. Communication facilities and appurtenances.
The above facilities will be installed at such locations and elevations upon, along, over and under the hereinafter described easement as Grantee may now or hereafter deem convenient or necessary.
Grantee also has the right of ingress and egress, to, from and along this easement in, upon, over and across the hereinafter described lands. Grantee has the right to require the easement be kept clear from explosives, buildings, structures, and materials that Grantee considers incompatible for which this easement is granted.
The property in which this easement and right-of-way is hereby granted is situated in the County of Imperial, State of California, described as follows:
See attached “Exhibit A” legal description
The easement in the aforesaid property shall be a strip of land, including all the area lying between the exterior sidelines, which sidelines, measured at right angles, on each exterior side of each and every facility installed, as shown on Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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Packet Pg. 429 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) Grantor shall not erect, place or construct, nor permit to be erected, placed or constructed, any building or other structure, plant any tree, drill or dig any well, within this easement.
Grantor shall not increase or decrease the ground surface elevations within this easement after installation of Grantee’s facilities, without prior written consent of Grantee, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld.
Grantor further grants to Grantee the right to assign any or all of the rights granted in this easement in whole or in part to other companies providing utility or communication facilities/services.
Grantee shall have the right but not the duty, to trim or remove trees and brush along or adjacent to this easement and remove roots for within this easement whenever Grantee deems it necessary. Said right shall not relieve Grantor of the duty as owner to trim or remove trees and brush to prevent danger or hazard to property or persons.
CONDUITS CARRY HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, therefore Grantor shall not make or allow any excavation or fill to be made within this easement WITHOUT FIRST NOTIFYING IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT by calling 1-800-DIGALERT (Underground Alert), and OBTAINING PERMISSION.
This easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of successors, heirs, executors, administrators, permittees, licensees, agents or assigns of Grantor and Grantee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor executed this instrument this ____ day of __________________, 2024.
Successor agency to Redevelopment
Agency for the City of El Centro
By___________________________________
Name: ________________________________
File# 2818
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Packet Pg. 430 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Civil Code §1189
State of California )
) ss.
County of _____________________)
On ___________________ before me, _______________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_________________________________
Signature
(seal)
CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Civil Code §1189
State of California )
) ss.
County of _____________________)
On ___________________ before me, _______________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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Packet Pg. 431 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) _________________________________
Signature
(seal)
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Packet Pg. 432 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
BEING A PORTION OF PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP No. 21-02 ON FILE IN BOOK 15, PAGE 17 OF
PARCEL MAPS AT THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF IMPERIAL COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING (POC) AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 2 AS SHOWN ON SAID PARCEL MAP;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 2, ACCORDING TO SAID PARCEL MAP, NORTH 89°59'57" WEST 146.49 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING (TPOB); THENCE SOUTH 03°48'49" EAST 40.58 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 86°11'11" WEST 10.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 03°48'49" WEST 41.26 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 2; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 2 SOUTH 89°59'57" EAST 10.02 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING (TPOB).
CONTAINS 409.22 SQ.FT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION ENTITLED "EXHIBIT A" AND THE PLAT ATTACHED HERETO DESIGNATED EXHIBIT "B" WERE PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION. ______________________ DAVID BELTRAN, PLS 8482,
LICENSE EXP. 12/31/2024
PAGE 1 OF 1
EXHIBIT "A"
DATE:_______________ 01/08/2024
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Packet Pg. 433 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) BLDG "CB"
EXHIBIT "B" S86°11'11"W 10.00' PM 15-17 PARCEL 1PM 15-17 PARCEL 2 PUE 10.0' PUE 10.0' S00°01'39"W 296.69' (R1)
LEGEND:
EXISTING PRIMARY CONDUIT
R1 - PARCEL MAP NO. 15-17
PARCEL LINE / RIGHT OF WAY LINE
PROP. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
PRIMARY CONDUIT EASEMENT AREA
SCALE 1": 40'
CONSULTING Dynamic ENGINEERS
41.26'
40.58'
S03°48'49"E 146.49'
N03°48'49"W S89°59'57"E 10.02' N89°59'57"W 450.10' (R1)
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Packet Pg. 434 Attachment: IID Easement (6285 : IID Right of Way Easement - Jacaranda Project) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 03/05/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Alcoholic Beverage License Prepared By: Norma Valenzuela
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 6287) DOC ID: 6287
Received and referred to Community Development
Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage LicenseMaverik Inc. Which will do business in California as Maverik Stores, Inc. , El Centro, CA 92243-4615
ATTACHMENTS:
• Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Maverick (PDF) 13 Packet Pg. 435
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Packet Pg. 436 Attachment: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Maverick (6287 : Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Maverik Inc. in California
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Packet Pg. 437 Attachment: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Maverick (6287 : Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Maverik Inc. in California